Sauteed Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Pears

By Jackie618

Recipe from Real Simple

339 cal/serving

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken-breast halves
• kosher salt and black pepper
• 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed (1 1/2 cups)
• 1 firm pear, peeled, cored, and cubed
• 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon leaves, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle the chicken with ⅛ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
2. Sauté the chicken until cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes per side. Remove from skillet, cover, and set aside.
3. Add the sweet potato and ½ cup water to the skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the pear and cook for 5 more minutes or until the potato is tender.
5. Transfer to a bowl. Toss with the vinegar, mustard, tarragon, ⅛ teaspoon each salt and pepper, and 3 tablespoons of water.
6. Divide the chicken among 4 plates. Spoon the vegetables over each entrée.